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TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee Update #45

by | Jun 25, 2021 | Negotiations, News, Union Business

TWU LOCAL 556 NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE UPDATE #45
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On June 22 and 23, the TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee met with the Company in two days of productive, in-depth discussions around topics including attendance and crew rest as mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

To meet the needs of Flight Attendants and to comply with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee presented a side letter of agreement to the Company addressing urgent needs related to rest in an effort to advocate quickly for improved Member working conditions. This proposed language includes 10-hour rest and a proposal to protect the premiums (e.g., VJA or double time) Members currently have in the Contract. While it is difficult to predict with any level of certainty what the give and take of bargaining will produce as an end result, your Negotiating Committee is committed to protecting your premiums in the context of implementing the FAA’s 10-hour rest requirements. Additional matters related to the FAA Reauthorization Act will also be discussed in the future, but the Union is moving quickly to address the most urgent needs first. In order for this proposal to be enacted if an agreement is reached in negotiations, it would come first to the Executive Board for a 2/3 approval before being presented to the Membership for a vote. 

Regarding attendance, the parties discussed and vetted a number of ideas, including incentives, to meet the needs of the Membership and the business. These discussions will also continue in earnest.

TWU Local 556 has presented July 28 and 29 as dates for subsequent discussions with the Company and looks forward to those being confirmed.

In Solidarity,

Your TWU Local 556 Negotiating Committee

Negotiations Committee

TWU Local 556 Negotiation Committee

The views contained herein do not necessarily represent those of TWU Local 556 or TWU International. The purpose of this email communication is intended only to educate and inform TWU Local 556 Members. It is not intended to officially establish or clarify past practice, Contract language, or grievance/arbitration positions. It is therefore not to be utilized or relied upon by any person or party as evidence of the Union’s position on any past practices, Contract language, grievances/arbitrations, or any other disputes or issues between TWU Local 556 and Southwest Airlines.